EURE – NORMANDY
Sleepy villages, with timbered framed thatched cottages, beautiful gardens, lazy winding rivers, the department of Eure with its closeness to Paris, optimises everything which is typically Norman. Forever captured in paint, the magical gardens of Monets house at Giverny, or Richard the Lionhearts Fortress of Chateau Gaillard perched high above the Seine, Eure with its multitude of attractions make for adventure of exploration.
MAIN TOWNS OF EURE NORMANDY
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Pont-Audemer is the ancient tanning capital of France. Situated between two branches of the Risle River, and crossed with canals and foot bridges it is a town where the calming sound of running water is forever in the background.
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A classic Norman town of 17th century timber-framed houses, a beautiful wooden Halles in the square, often used as a backdrop for film and television sets, and atmospheric rural mansions. Read more on Lyons-la-Foret or return to mapclick here
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Rising above the seemingly endless flatlands of the regions most easterly border, is the capital of the Normandie-Vexin, Gisors. From behind the towns main street are the remains of King Henry II of England’s 12th Century fortress, its slender donjon, moss laden walls and filled in ditch where the towns people now play boules. Read more on Gisors or return to mapclick here
On the banks of the Seine, Vernon is a bustling market town with a medieval heart. King Philippe Auguste constructed the huge circular donjon that was part of the towns defences, whilst its streets are alive with ancient timbers and stone. On the stump of the former medieval bridge a timber house clings to its stone blocks, whilst watching the scene is the miniature Chateau des Tourelles. Rad more on Vernon of return to mapclick here
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Evreux is the ancient capital of the Eure department, on the banks of the Iton river, and has survived a turbulent history of invasion, siege and war. Even with this past many historic monuments survive. Read more on Evreux or return to mapclick here
Website: www.ot-pays-evreux.fr
F. Conches-en-Ouche – Normandy
Surrounded by forest, Conches-en-Ouche sharply rises above the River Rouloir on a narrow rocky spur. Nestling on the highest point, in the midst of some medieval houses is Eglise of Ste-Foy containing fine renaissance stained glass windows. Read more on Conches-en-Ouche or return to mapclick here
Broglie, pronounced Broy, is a small rural town in the wooded Charentonne valley. Read more on Broglie or return to mapclick here
A town of half-timbered houses, humpback bridges, the11th century Abbey church overlooks Bernay. Abbey gardens lead to the Musee Municipal in the former abbot’s lodge, a collection of art, sculpture and furniture on display within. Read more on Bernay or return to mapclick here
Website: www.ville-bernay27.fr
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The massive ruins of the 12th Century donjon and defensive walls loom over the town of Brionne, stating its strategic importance on the Risle valley. Read more on Brionne 0r return to mapclick here
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